Fisheries Research Technicians

Position Title

Job Duties

Key Job Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred

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How To Apply

• Position Title

  The Wisconsin Cooperative Fishery Research Unit (WICFRU) is seeking fisheries research technicians.

• Job Duties

  • Assists with literature reviews and/or report writing
  • Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
  • Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
  • Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting
  • Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests

• Key Job Responsibilities

  • May assist with literature reviews and/or report writing
  • Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications
  • Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
  • Reviews data to summarize results for presentations or reporting
  • Performs lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests

• Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Fisheries or closely related field
  • Experience with standard fisheries field gears and lab techniques
  • Experience operating and maintaining boats, motors, and field equipment
  • For the front-facing sonar project, preference will be given to avid anglers
  • A positive attitude with strong work ethic and desire for advancement in the fisheries field
  • A satisfactory driving record as defined by UW-Stevens Point Transportation Services policy 6.1-6.3 (an unsatisfactory record includes, but is not limited to three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in the past two years, an Operation While Intoxicated (OWI)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the last 12 months, or suspension or revocation of driver’s license)

• Preferred

  • Contact information for 3 professional references/unofficial transcripts